Cherokee County Resources

When you are considering a divorce, it is important to know that every county in Georgia has the ability to set their own unique rules and procedures in family law and divorce cases. This means that cases in Cherokee County could follow a different process than cases in Fulton County. For residents of Cherokee County, you might wondering, "how do I know which county to file my divorce in?" Generally speaking, if you live together with your spouse in Cherokee County, the divorce will likely be filed in Cherokee County Superior Court. However, if you and your spouse currently live separately, you could end up filing your divorce in the county where your spouse lives. For more city/town divorce specific information select your city below.

• Canton
• Woodstock

Before beginning your divorce process, it is critically important to know which county you will file in. Divorce and Family Law cases filed in Cherokee County are heard by the Cherokee County Superior Court. The first step you will take when filing in Cherokee County will be to pay a "filing fee" that is typically between $210.00 and $220.00. Along with this fee, you or your lawyer will submit individual Cherokee County divorce forms to the court. These forms will need to be drafted and filed with the Court. Depending on the details of your case, the required forms may vary. If you have minor children, you will have to resolve child support and child custody questions. The forms for this situation will be different from the forms for a situation where the parties have no children. Below, we offer a comprehensive list of free Cherokee divorce forms to help you in your search. It may be wise to consider hiring a family law firm or divorce lawyer, since that attorney will typically draft and file all necessary forms, and if necessary, represent you in court. Furthermore, it is important to hire a family law firm or divorce lawyer that has experience practicing divorce law in Cherokee County. A local experienced divorce lawyer/firm will have meaningful experience working within local rules, procedures, and judge preferences.

As a firm, Meriwether & Tharp has served Georgians in and around Cherokee County for more than 20 years. Our offices are fully staffed and have teams of experienced divorce lawyers ready to serve you. If you need help filing your divorce, please call (678) 879-9000 for a free telephone consultation with one of our divorce lawyers.